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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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